It’s fair to say that the summer holidays have been using up much of my creativity. If there was ever an excuse for hitting the wall, then spending my creativity on my children is the best one ever. Not that I need an excuse, but maybe that will make things feel easier. Enter Food For Thought Friday…
F4TFriday #70 – Brick Wall and Hitting Inspiration
I am sad to say I have been neglecting my blog. There are all sorts of reasons, but mainly it comes down to my needing to focus elsewhere. Now though, life has become manageable once more. The state of arousal that I have been in since early august has reduced significantly and I can now get back into my routines. f4tfriday is a meme I have been following for some time now, and as I set out my intention to get back into the swing of things I found this weeks post, and decided that this would help remind me what I am doing here.
Hopefully it will give you all a little insight into my thoughts too.
Where do the ideas for your content come from?
My main plan for A Leap Of Faith was to share the story of how I became the woman I am today. This hasn’t changed at all, and this week will see a return to the story. I also really enjoy the memes and try to participate in Sinful sunday, TMI Tuesday, The Scavenger Hunt and #Boobday even when the words are failing me.
How do you get inspiration? Who or what inspires what you post?
For my story I am inspired by events that have happened in my life. I often have correspondence of one form or another to look back on, smile and share. Pictures stored on my battered old laptop are a wonderful reminder too. I’m also inspired by the work of so many of my fellow bloggers. The artistry in others photos puts my selfies to shame, and I am being forced (ok, not quite forced, but you know what I mean) to up my game and get more creative, or mischievous.
How do you decide what to share, and why?
I can’t tell my story without including most of the gory details… but I will generally only share what is relevant, or if something that has happened to me may be of use to someone else to read. Not just the bad things that have happened in my life, but the accidents and taboos which may not be discussed openly. I was tasked to write by Sir, and now that he is away again I mainly write for me. But knowing that I have helped others with certain tricky situations makes sharing the gritty stuff worthwhile.
If I am sharing about a person directly I will make sure they are anonymous, aside from initials. If I am allowed to link to their kinky social media then I know they enjoy the exposure. I have even shared a writing posted by a friend of mine on Fetlife. I find the #SOSS idea to be wonderful too. Not only does it add meaning to my wanderings through the reader, but it gives something back to the sex blogging community which I have found to be so welcoming and inclusive. There is also immense pleasure gained from sharing the monthly elust publication. I have been submitting my writing for a number of months now, but this month I was delighted to have my image chosen for the header.
I hope this has given you a little insight into my world. It has certainly been a great way to reflect on why I share and how I am inspired. I’m looking forward to the next phase of writing… Changes are afoot!
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From the story of how the barefoot sub became the woman she is today, to toy reviews, with a hefty dose of contemplation, a sprinkling of erotica and a LOT of nudity in between, you can be sure to find something to tickle your fancy at A Leap Of Faith.
Sometimes life gets in the way. The important thing is that you look after you. I think the majority of us in this particular community are aware of the need for self-care and self-preservation. Being able to share things via our blogs is great, and the support of our peers and fellows can help keep us afloat, but there will always be times when our own well-being must be the priority.